The Big Chill Open Water Swimming Competition

The Big Chill Open Water Swimming Competition

The Big Chill Open Water Swimming Competition

Christopher Furlong

Open water swimmer Rebecca Jarre, dressed as a smurf, braves the chilly temperatures during The Big Chill open swimming event in Lake Windermere on February 2, 2013 in Windermere, England. The Big Chill swimmers plunged into Lake Windermere, where the water temperature was an average of four degrees celsius, for a series of events including relays, endurance and fun swims.

Open water swimmer Rebecca Jarre, dressed as a smurf, braves the chilly temperatures during The Big Chill open swimming event in Lake Windermere on February 2, 2013 in Windermere, England. The Big Chill swimmers plunged into Lake Windermere, where the water temperature was an average of four degrees celsius, for a series of events including relays, endurance and fun swims.

The Big Chill Open Water Swimming Competition

Christopher Furlong

Open water swimmer Rebecca Jarre, dressed as a smurf, braves the chilly temperatures during The Big Chill open swimming event in Lake Windermere on February 2, 2013 in Windermere, England. The Big Chill swimmers plunged into Lake Windermere, where the water temperature was an average of four degrees celsius, for a series of events including relays, endurance and fun swims.

Open water swimmer Rebecca Jarre, dressed as a smurf, braves the chilly temperatures during The Big Chill open swimming event in Lake Windermere on February 2, 2013 in Windermere, England. The Big Chill swimmers plunged into Lake Windermere, where the water temperature was an average of four degrees celsius, for a series of events including relays, endurance and fun swims.

The Big Chill Open Water Swimming Competition

Christopher Furlong

A competitor braves the chilly temperatures during The Big Chill open swimming event in Lake Windermere on February 2, 2013 in Windermere, England. The Big Chill swimmers plunged into Lake Windermere, where the water temperature was an average of four degrees celsius, for a series of events including relays, endurance and fun swims.

A competitor braves the chilly temperatures during The Big Chill open swimming event in Lake Windermere on February 2, 2013 in Windermere, England. The Big Chill swimmers plunged into Lake Windermere, where the water temperature was an average of four degrees celsius, for a series of events including relays, endurance and fun swims.

The Big Chill Open Water Swimming Competition

Christopher Furlong

Open water swimmer Peter May wraps up after braving the chilly waters of Lake Windermere during The Big Chill open swimming event on February 2, 2013 in Windermere, England. The Big Chill swimmers plunged into Lake Windermere, where the water temperature was an average of four degrees celsius, for a series of events including relays, endurance and fun swims.

Open water swimmer Peter May wraps up after braving the chilly waters of Lake Windermere during The Big Chill open swimming event on February 2, 2013 in Windermere, England. The Big Chill swimmers plunged into Lake Windermere, where the water temperature was an average of four degrees celsius, for a series of events including relays, endurance and fun swims.

The Big Chill Open Water Swimming Competition

Christopher Furlong

Competitors brave the chilly temperatures during The Big Chill open swimming event in Lake Windermere on February 2, 2013 in Windermere, England. The Big Chill swimmers plunged into Lake Windermere, where the water temperature was an average of four degrees celsius, for a series of events including relays, endurance and fun swims.

Competitors brave the chilly temperatures during The Big Chill open swimming event in Lake Windermere on February 2, 2013 in Windermere, England. The Big Chill swimmers plunged into Lake Windermere, where the water temperature was an average of four degrees celsius, for a series of events including relays, endurance and fun swims.

The Big Chill Open Water Swimming Competition

Christopher Furlong

A competitor warms up with a hot water bottle after braving the chilly waters of Lake Windermere during The Big Chill open swimming event on February 2, 2013 in Windermere, England. The Big Chill swimmers plunged into Lake Windermere, where the water temperature was an average of four degrees celsius, for a series of events including relays, endurance and fun swims.

A competitor warms up with a hot water bottle after braving the chilly waters of Lake Windermere during The Big Chill open swimming event on February 2, 2013 in Windermere, England. The Big Chill swimmers plunged into Lake Windermere, where the water temperature was an average of four degrees celsius, for a series of events including relays, endurance and fun swims.

The Big Chill Open Water Swimming Competition

Christopher Furlong

Open water swimmer Rebecca Jarre, dressed as a smurf, warms up before plunging into the icy waters of Lake Windermere during The Big Chill open swimming event on February 2, 2013 in Windermere, England. The Big Chill swimmers plunged into Lake Windermere, where the water temperature was an average of four degrees celsius, for a series of events including relays, endurance and fun swims.

Open water swimmer Rebecca Jarre, dressed as a smurf, warms up before plunging into the icy waters of Lake Windermere during The Big Chill open swimming event on February 2, 2013 in Windermere, England. The Big Chill swimmers plunged into Lake Windermere, where the water temperature was an average of four degrees celsius, for a series of events including relays, endurance and fun swims.

The Big Chill Open Water Swimming Competition

Christopher Furlong

Competitors brave the chilly temperatures during The Big Chill open swimming event in Lake Windermere on February 2, 2013 in Windermere, England. The Big Chill swimmers plunged into Lake Windermere, where the water temperature was an average of four degrees celsius, for a series of events including relays, endurance and fun swims.

Competitors brave the chilly temperatures during The Big Chill open swimming event in Lake Windermere on February 2, 2013 in Windermere, England. The Big Chill swimmers plunged into Lake Windermere, where the water temperature was an average of four degrees celsius, for a series of events including relays, endurance and fun swims.

The Big Chill Open Water Swimming Competition

Christopher Furlong

A competitor braves the chilly temperatures during The Big Chill open swimming event in Lake Windermere on February 2, 2013 in Windermere, England. The Big Chill swimmers plunged into Lake Windermere, where the water temperature was an average of four degrees celsius, for a series of events including relays, endurance and fun swims.

A competitor braves the chilly temperatures during The Big Chill open swimming event in Lake Windermere on February 2, 2013 in Windermere, England. The Big Chill swimmers plunged into Lake Windermere, where the water temperature was an average of four degrees celsius, for a series of events including relays, endurance and fun swims.

The Big Chill Open Water Swimming Competition

Christopher Furlong

A competitor warms up after braving the chilly waters of Lake Windermere during The Big Chill open swimming event on February 2, 2013 in Windermere, England. The Big Chill swimmers plunged into Lake Windermere, where the water temperature was an average of four degrees celsius, for a series of events including relays, endurance and fun swims.

A competitor warms up after braving the chilly waters of Lake Windermere during The Big Chill open swimming event on February 2, 2013 in Windermere, England. The Big Chill swimmers plunged into Lake Windermere, where the water temperature was an average of four degrees celsius, for a series of events including relays, endurance and fun swims.

The Big Chill Open Water Swimming Competition

Christopher Furlong

A competitor braves the chilly temperatures during The Big Chill open swimming event in Lake Windermere on February 2, 2013 in Windermere, England. The Big Chill swimmers plunged into Lake Windermere, where the water temperature was an average of four degrees celsius, for a series of events including relays, endurance and fun swims.

A competitor braves the chilly temperatures during The Big Chill open swimming event in Lake Windermere on February 2, 2013 in Windermere, England. The Big Chill swimmers plunged into Lake Windermere, where the water temperature was an average of four degrees celsius, for a series of events including relays, endurance and fun swims.

The Big Chill Open Water Swimming Competition

Christopher Furlong

A competitor braves the chilly temperatures during The Big Chill open swimming event in Lake Windermere on February 2, 2013 in Windermere, England. The Big Chill swimmers plunged into Lake Windermere, where the water temperature was an average of four degrees celsius, for a series of events including relays, endurance and fun swims.

A competitor braves the chilly temperatures during The Big Chill open swimming event in Lake Windermere on February 2, 2013 in Windermere, England. The Big Chill swimmers plunged into Lake Windermere, where the water temperature was an average of four degrees celsius, for a series of events including relays, endurance and fun swims.

The Big Chill Open Water Swimming Competition

Christopher Furlong

A competitor braves the chilly temperatures during The Big Chill open swimming event in Lake Windermere on February 2, 2013 in Windermere, England. The Big Chill swimmers plunged into Lake Windermere, where the water temperature was an average of four degrees celsius, for a series of events including relays, endurance and fun swims.

A competitor braves the chilly temperatures during The Big Chill open swimming event in Lake Windermere on February 2, 2013 in Windermere, England. The Big Chill swimmers plunged into Lake Windermere, where the water temperature was an average of four degrees celsius, for a series of events including relays, endurance and fun swims.

The Big Chill Open Water Swimming Competition

Christopher Furlong

A competitor warms up in a hot tub after braving the chilly waters of Lake Windermere during The Big Chill open swimming event on February 2, 2013 in Windermere, England. The Big Chill swimmers plunged into Lake Windermere, where the water temperature was an average of four degrees celsius, for a series of events including relays, endurance and fun swims.

A competitor warms up in a hot tub after braving the chilly waters of Lake Windermere during The Big Chill open swimming event on February 2, 2013 in Windermere, England. The Big Chill swimmers plunged into Lake Windermere, where the water temperature was an average of four degrees celsius, for a series of events including relays, endurance and fun swims.

The Big Chill Open Water Swimming Competition

Christopher Furlong

A view across Lake Windermere from Low Wood Bay during The Big Chill open swimming event in Lake Windermere on February 2, 2013 in Windermere, England. The Big Chill swimmers plunged into Lake Windermere, where the water temperature was an average of four degrees celsius, for a series of events including relays, endurance and fun swims.

A view across Lake Windermere from Low Wood Bay during The Big Chill open swimming event in Lake Windermere on February 2, 2013 in Windermere, England. The Big Chill swimmers plunged into Lake Windermere, where the water temperature was an average of four degrees celsius, for a series of events including relays, endurance and fun swims.

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Open water swimmer Rebecca Jarre, dressed as a smurf, braves the... News PhotoClothing,Cold Temperature,England,Human Interest,Lake Windermere,Sport,Swimming,Swimming Tournament,The Smurfs,UK,Vertical,WaterPhotographer Christopher FurlongCollection: Getty Images News 2013 Getty ImagesWINDERMERE, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 02: Open water swimmer Rebecca Jarre, dressed as a smurf, braves the chilly temperatures during The Big Chill open swimming event in Lake Windermere on February 2, 2013 in Windermere, England. The Big Chill swimmers plunged into Lake Windermere, where the water temperature was an average of four degrees celsius, for a series of events including relays, endurance and fun swims. (Photo by Christopher Furlong/Getty Images)